Beethoven: Complete Works for Piano Trio, Vol. 2 Schweizer Klaviertrio

• 1 I. Adagio - Allegro vivace 11:52
• 2 II. Largo con espressione 09:47
• 3 III. Scherzo. Allegro 03:43
• 4 IV. Finale. Presto 07:59
• 5 I. Allegro vivace e con brio 10:42
• 6 II. Largo assai ed espressivo 08:39
• 7 III. Presto 08:53
• Total Runtime 01:01:35

Info for Beethoven: Complete Works for Piano Trio, Vol. 2

​After the successful beginning of the new complete edition of the Beethoven Piano Trios with the Swiss Piano Trio, audite now presents the second part of the series. The concept of the stimulating contrast between early and later Trios is being continued.

In the early Piano Trio, Op. 1 No. 2, Ludwig van Beethoven turns to formal concepts of the symphony and string quartet, as he does in the other two Lichnowsky Trios. He incorporates the contrapuntal compositional techniques that he had studied extensively with Johann Georg Albrechtsberger concurrently with the composition of the Trios. With the Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70 No. 1, composed 13 years later, Beethoven embarks on the path of a consistent individualisation of each work, for example through the use of novel compositional techniques and detachment from fixed generic forms. The central second movement creates a sombre mood through strong effects of contrast in the harmony and melody. The eerie sound effects unheard of until this time, only made possible by the advances made in instrument manufacturing around 1800, substantiated the name "Ghost Trio" added posthumously.

Both works convey an impression of Ludwig van Beethoven's widely differing compositional concepts and bear witness to the inexhaustible variety of his musical ideas.

Schweizer Klaviertrio – Swiss Piano Trio

The Swiss Piano Trio
with Martin Lucas Staub (piano), Angela Golubeva (violin) and Sébastien Singer (cello) has won numerous prizes at international competitions, including the International Chamber Music Competition Caltanissetta in Italy and the Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria. Founded in 1998, the ensemble has a busy performing schedule and has played in over 35 countries worldwide. The Trio performs chamber music in great concert halls across the globe. As an ensemble of soloists, the three musicians regularly appear with renowned orchestras. Numerous recordings for radio, television and on disc document the artistic activities of the ensemble.

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